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The aim is to assess the species richness, endemicity, and conservation status of amphibians and reptiles in the Lake Mainit Watershed.

January 17, 2026Open Access

Preliminary report on the amphibians and reptiles of Lake Mainit watershed, Northeastern Mindanao, Philippines

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LNLansang Meconcepcion NgilangilCaraga State University

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Field survey reveals species richness and conservation status of amphibians and reptiles in Lake Mainit, emphasizing the need for conservation actions.

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The aim is to assess the species richness, endemicity, and conservation status of amphibians and reptiles in the Lake Mainit Watershed.
Conducted field surveys in four municipalities of Agusan del Norte
Utilized field observation and reconnaissance survey
Employed pitfall trap method and opportunistic collection
Identified 17 species from 13 families with 69 individuals total
Polypedates leucomystax was the most common species
Highest species diversity index (H’= 1.5) recorded in Santiago
Noted several Philippine endemic species and two vulnerable species, H. pustulatus and M. stejnegeri

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Lansang Meconcepcion Ngilangil (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b26d7d2a12237a934a1ab https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18252204

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Field survey reveals species richness and conservation status of amphibians and reptiles in Lake Mainit, emphasizing the need for conservation actions.

Preliminary report on the amphibians and reptiles of Lake Mainit watershed, Northeastern Mindanao, Philippines

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Preliminary report on the amphibians and reptiles of Lake Mainit watershed, Northeastern Mindanao, Philippines

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